Yep - I actually keep a leatherman in my glove box which also does the job, but it's much more about principle and standing behind their product to me.
Greatly appreciate the advice though!
Secondary Update - still not happy about the flimsiness of the rod latches, but was actually able to get ahold of customer service pretty easily (thanks to info in another thread) and got a direct number for the person to speak to. New parts shipped out this morning.
SIGNIFICANT UPDATE: first big test of the LEER and it's an all out FAIL.
Tis the season, and this weekend I got all my mulching done. As such, went and picked up 5 loads of mulch bags with the Leer opened all the way up and propped up.
At the end of the day I went to close everything up and...
Interesting you say that - my top was shipped via fedex and I had a terrible experience with that. The top was delivered without any damage, but it was a complete fiasco just getting it delivered and having to sign for it.
UPS > FedEx
See, this was the biggest thing that turned me away from the Bakflip - hearing lots of commentary that it just isnt what it used to be, that the new versions are almost like cheap knock-offs of the ones that garnered all the good reviews.
That said, very happy with the Leer as of now - both in...
UPDATE: went with the Leer and very much enjoy it. Product is great, instructions were absolute garbage - installation video does not reflect updated parts. Once I figured out the details installation was extremely easy.
Functionality has been great so far (about 1 month in). Only leakage has...
This is exactly what I was looking for so far - seems like lots of Bakflip positives, with minimal Leer feedback other than customer service issues. Basically not necessarily a knock on the Leer, but definitely not selling it....
Recovering Jeeper who just made the move - 2024 XLT with the short bed - and need to get it set up.
Want to do a hard folding tonneau and want one that folds up against the cab so I have use of the full length of the bed.
Am going back and forth between the Bakflip and the Leer - i know...